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Michael JacksonRead
I love to read. I wish I could advise more people to read. There’s a whole new world in books. If you can’t afford to travel, you travel mentally through reading. You can see anything and go any place you want to in reading.
Interpretation
Reading offers an escape and exploration that can be just as enriching as physical travel.
In this quote, Michael Jackson emphasizes the transformative power of reading, suggesting that literature opens up a vast array of experiences and knowledge that can rival actual travel. He advocates for reading not only as a means of entertainment but also as a gateway to understanding the world and expanding one's horizons mentally and emotionally, particularly for those who may not have the means to travel physically.
In practice
In a motivational speech about the benefits of reading for personal growth.
I appreciate all my fans, on all occasions, everyday of my life. Its your presence & your loyalty that has given me great strength
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